[meteorite-list] what is this, really

From: Darren Garrison <cynapse_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri Aug 25 11:37:33 2006
Message-ID: <du5ue21ejv7ettdbss7h87omak0it3upli_at_4ax.com>

On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:26:19 -0500, you wrote:

>2) Regarding text of Pluto news release: "Although astronomers
>applauded after the vote, Jocelyn Bell Burnell -- a specialist in
>neutron stars from Northern Ireland ..."
>
>How many neutron stars are there in Northern Ireland?

Just a guess, but I'd have to say-- less than five? But it gives her time for
her other project, documenting the native kangaroo populations of Wales.

On a more serious note, since reading this, I've been racking my brain (and
google) trying to remember the source/name of a dramitization/documentary on
Jocelyn Bell's discovery of plusars. It was produced around 20 years ago (give
or take) and aired on PBS. It may have been a Nova episode, but I'm thinking
that it was a shorter piece, possibly aimed at a younger audience. Does that
ring a Bell with anyone?
Received on Fri 25 Aug 2006 11:38:26 AM PDT


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